Who is the most famous 20th c. tenor? Which opera is the most acclaimed? Which conductor inspires most ingeniously? To these and other questions there...continue...
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For the past fifteen years, the destiny of Christian Zacharias has been linked to that of the Lausanne Chamber Orchestra, of which he is currently...continue...
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All are equal before the work, before the mysteries of a score; this was Claudio Abbado's heart-felt conviction. For him, the willingness to be open...continue...
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The Beethoven symphonies: all nine of them stunning masterworks, all nine performed countless times. Be that as it may, there are conductors who can re-contextualize...continue...
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For years the Berliner Philharmoniker have been famous for their acclaimed concerts in Japan. In this live recording from the year 2000, they perform under...continue...
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There have been quite a few children prodigies in the history of music. Yet, an equally exceptional phenomenon is that of a musician who has...continue...
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Hearing colors. Seeing sounds. Two Pianos, four hands, one mind. "Our different styles create a synthesis when we play together, and the result is more...continue...
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The legend of the Swiss national hero William Tell has not been a popular subject with opera composers. Lovers of music probably only remember Gioachino...continue...
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Hartmut Haenchen's high intellect and musical integrity have secured his place in the forefront of musical life. He is one of the most miscellaneous conductors...continue...
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In 1949 Charles Munch was appointed director of the Boston Symphony Orchestra, a post that brought him to the pinnacle of his international career. He...continue...
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The Seasons, a late work of Haydn's and the last oratorio he wrote, is a musical manifesto addressed to nature and the country folk, breaking...continue...
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As documented here, Claudio Abbado opened for the last time the LUCERNE FESTIVAL in the summer of 2013. Only a few months later, the world...continue...
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It was certainly remarkable that only a year after all the Mozart anniversary performances in 1991, the Ludwigsburger Schlossfestspiele decided on a Magic Flute production....continue...
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